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J162 KAE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,161 mi
Last recorded157,161 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ162 KAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 157,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 145,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 135,415 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 129,552 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 129,188 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 128,709 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 128,709 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear number plate delaminating and front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2007 127,516 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 127,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 20 Jun 2006 126,054 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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J162 KAE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J162 KAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J162 KAE registered?

J162 KAE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J162 KAE safe to buy?

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